22/01/2008
Argentina ready for Kuala Lumpur
Report by our argentinian collaborator Sebastian Larocca (Pasion Futsal)
On past friday, after the scheduled training session, the Argentinian national team head coach Fernando Larrañaga announced the final roster that will represent the country in the incoming international tournament KL World 5's to take place in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) since January 29th. Martín Amas, currently one of the best players in Argentina, will miss the event due to an injury. With respect to the players who were training in Buenos Aires, only Diego Biondi (River Plate), Martín Persec (River Plate) and José Luis Costas (Sportivo Barracas) were not included in the definitive roster.
Argentina, as known, is included in the A group, together with Australia, England, Indonesia and Malaysia.
After the Malaysian tournament, the next challenge for the Larra boys will take place in the USA, in a tournament supposed to be played since February 24th to 29th: in this occasion the argentinian coach would probably call on a 50% of "european" players.
Argentinian National Team - Players List
Santiago Elías (Pinocho)
Juan Martín Gramuglia (San Lorenzo)
Federico D'Otolo (Independiente)
Cristian Borruto (Independiente)
José Luis Godoy (Boca Juniors)
Mauro Taffarel (Alvear)
Luis González (Argentinos Juniors)
Alamiro Vaporaki (América del Sud)
Santiago Basile (Kimberley)
Maximiliano Rescia (Pinocho)
Ignacio Caviglia (Napoli Vesevo - ITALY)
Pablo Belsito (Ferro Tubi Cadoneghe - ITALY)
Head Coach: Fernando Larrañaga
Assistant Coach: Juan Manuel Llorens
Physical trainer: Marcelo Lombardini
Doctor: Martín Bochuk
Head of Delegation: Mauricio Catelani
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